Most counties don't have lots of troops and weapons position all over the territory... therefore when reports of 'Armed Man' taking control of some kampong... it only make sense that the local police investigate and/or contain the situation 1st... before moving in troops.

But I don't feel its strange that KL didn't sent in a bigger force force with heavier weapons to surround the intruders sooner... 3-4 weeks is a long time.

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In my opinion the assessment was wrong and someone high up there under estimated the situation. ....remember they used to be friends. ...brothers.. .....no one will believe that few hundred men can rival a nations military force.......in sone country.....an Apache chopter is enough to take the bunch out..... all hope was to talk the situation out and send them back peacefully without firing a bulket...... unfortunately the stupidity of a few kick in and the whole game turn ugly. .....I dont think anyone win after a few dozens life wasted just like that.....it's something that can be avoided. ....

Ahhh, my brother's colleague had the same experience too. Just a regular police constable in Lahad Datu, armed with a .38, mostly staying in the post and not venturing out because the streets were more heavily armed than he was. A cowboy town was what he called it. His mom kept asking him to quit but all that young male bravado kept him going for more than a year before he finally relented. Said that you can get handguns for only rm50

Well, in practice they are the rightful owner as natives. They even have agreement papers with the british.
The problem for police is that the 800k something filipinos who stays there are now aiding them :sweat:

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Well, in practice they are the rightful owner as natives. They even have agreement papers with the british.
The problem for police is that the 800k something filipinos who stays there are now aiding them :sweat:

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Ahhh, my brother's colleague had the same experience too. Just a regular police constable in Lahad Datu, armed with a .38, mostly staying in the post and not venturing out because the streets were more heavily armed than he was. A cowboy town was what he called it. His mom kept asking him to quit but all that young male bravado kept him going for more than a year before he finally relented. Said that you can get handguns for only rm50